Calories in Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed
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Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed contains 133 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup chopped (106 g) provides about 141 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 181% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars ? | 4.3 g | |
| Protein M | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 138 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C M | 163 mg | 181% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K M | 16.4 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 193 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.12 mg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 79%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat12.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium21 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.78 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.06 g |
| Glucose M | 1.9 g |
| Fructose M | 2.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.042 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.022 g |
| Leucine M | 0.037 g |
| Lysine M | 0.037 g |
| Methionine M | 0.006 g |
| Cystine M | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.053 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.01 g |
| Valine M | 0.032 g |
| Arginine M | 0.037 g |
| Histidine M | 0.017 g |
| Alanine M | 0.027 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.22 g |
| Glycine M | 0.03 g |
| Proline M | 0.025 g |
| Serine M | 0.052 g |
Individual fatty acids (27)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 4.9 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.78 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene C | 1,570 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 484 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 106 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 96 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 77 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.12 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 7.7 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 79 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 555 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 2,760 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
Other forms of Peppers
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 18 | 0.8 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried Dried or dry | 324 | 10.6 g | 69.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Peppers, jalapeno, raw Raw | 29 | 0.91 g | 6.5 g | 0.37 g |
| Peppers, chili, green, canned Canned | 21 | 0.72 g | 4.6 g | 0.27 g |
| Peppers, hungarian, raw Raw | 29 | 0.8 g | 6.7 g | 0.41 g |
| Peppers, pasilla, dried Dried or dry | 345 | 12.4 g | 51.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 314 | 17.9 g | 68.7 g | 3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw Raw | 27 | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, serrano, raw Raw | 32 | 1.7 g | 6.7 g | 0.44 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, yellow, sauteed Cooked | 123 | 0.95 g | 7.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried Cooked | 198 | 1.9 g | 18.5 g | 13.1 g |
| Fried stuffed potatoes, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 185 | 4.9 g | 16.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Potato, french fries, from fresh, baked Cooked | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Carrots, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 86 | 0.94 g | 10.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Pickles, fried Cooked | 213 | 3.4 g | 20.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 77 | 2.6 g | 6.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Classic mixed vegetables, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 100 | 2.8 g | 12.4 g | 4.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked peppers?
100 g of cooked peppers has 133 kcal. 1 cup chopped (106 g): about 141 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup chopped (106 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers has 6.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked peppers?
Cooked peppers contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked peppers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (181% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV), Vitamin E (21% DV), Vitamin A (15% DV) and Vitamin K (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked peppers?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, sweet, red, sauteed has 133 kcal, while peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids has 18 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168550. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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